AIGA San Francisco presents D.Talks, a series of practical seminars for the design community March 19, 2009

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In 2009 AIGA San Francisco will launch a series of discussions on the business of design called "D.Talks." Throughout the year the seminars will present practical information about current trends in the design profession as well as enable a more robust dialogue within our community.

Light refreshments will also be served before the seminar. RSVP today and check out the topics to be presented throughout 2009.

Moderator/Host: Josh Levine
Josh Levine is a Design Strategist and former board member of the San Francisco Chapter of AIGA. For over ten years Josh has helped global brands engage consumers and empower employees through design, strategy, and marketing programs.
His new firm, The Matter Collaborative, brings those same benefits to small creative businesses, helping entrepreneurs get the work they want by creating more value through positioning, messaging, and touchpoint design.

Identity by Shawn Rosenberger, Thermostat
Each "D.Talks" will be held at the AIGA San Francisco office and begin at 6:30 PM.
2009 Schedule:

D.Talks: Design Through the Downturn
Thursday, 8 Jan 2009 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

D.Talks: Perfecting Your Portfolio
Thursday, 19 Mar 2009 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Are you a new graduate or are you planning on re-entering the job market? Get tips on how to spruce up your portfolio.

D.Talks: In-House
Thursday, 21 May 2009 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
How do you communicate design to non-designers? Learn how in-house creatives convey their worth to management.

D.Talks: Interactive Interaction
Thursday, 16 Jul 2009 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
What role does research and prototyping play in interactive design? Learn which methods are most effective.

D.Talks: Taxing Returns
Thursday, 17 Sep 2009 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Are you a freelancer or looking to start your own business? This seminar will give you helpful tax and financial information.

Organized by AIGA San Francisco
The San Francisco Chapter of AIGA, the professional association for design, represents over 1,400 designers, illustrators and artists in the greater Bay Area.

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Ticket Info:  

• AIGA Member - 3/19/09 - Perfecting Your Portfolio, $10.00
• Non-Member - 3/19/09 - Perfecting Your Portfolio, $15.00
• AIGA Member - 5/21/09 - In-House Designers, $10.00
• Non-Member - 5/21/09 - In-House Designers, $15.00
• AIGA Member - 7/16/09 - Interactive Interaction, $10.00
• Non-Member - 7/16/09 - Interactive Interaction, $15.00
• AIGA Member - 9/17/09 - Taxing Returns, $10.00
• Non-Member - 9/17/09 - Taxing Returns, $15.00

Official Website: http://dtalks-upcoming.eventbrite.com